World

Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to Greenland

A message from Trump appeared on the social network Truth Social, where he noted: "We are going to send a large hospital ship to Greenland to help many sick people who are not receiving the necessary medical care. It is already on its way." According to Reuters, this statement was made before a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where Trump was in the company of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. At the same time, neither the White House nor Landry's office has

22.02.2026, 17:11

Incidents

Student Attacks Teacher in Bishkek: Criminal Case Initiated

As a result of the incident that occurred in Bishkek at school number 83, a criminal investigation has been initiated. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, the reason for this is a fight between a high school student and a teacher. Investigative actions are already underway against the student who attacked the elderly teacher. The suspect may be held accountable for hooliganism.

22.02.2026, 17:03

Society / Exclusive

The Mayor of Bishkek and the Minister of Education visited the teacher beaten by a student

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, and the Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, visited the teacher of school No. 83, Bolatkhan Karibzhanov, who was brutally beaten by one of his students. They met with the victim in the hospital to inquire about his condition and express their support, wishing him a speedy recovery. During the meeting, the mayor and the minister discussed the need to hold a large meeting with parents aimed at reducing aggression among students and preventing

22.02.2026, 17:02

World

The cable car at "Ala-Archa" has stopped. Comment from the park administration

According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media, the new cable car at "Ala-Archa" stopped around February 22 during the daytime. One reader reported that the cabins had not moved for about half an hour. "The cable car got stuck; they say it's related to technical problems," he noted. Eyewitnesses added that a queue formed at the lower station, and park workers are trying to resolve the malfunction.

22.02.2026, 17:01

Exclusive

KR and TRON Discussed Strategic Cooperation in the Development of Virtual Assets

The head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President, Farhat Iminov, held a video conference with Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, a well-known global blockchain platform. During this online meeting, as reported by the secretariat, Iminov presented information about the work of the National Council, current trends in the virtual asset market, as well as significant institutional and regulatory changes. Justin

22.02.2026, 16:36

Economy

Kyrgyzstan and TRON Discussed Strategic Cooperation in the Development of Virtual Assets

During the video call, Iminov introduced Sana to the activities of the National Council and informed him about the current state of the virtual assets market in Kyrgyzstan, including important institutional and regulatory changes. Justin San emphasized that the virtual assets sector in Kyrgyzstan is showing significant growth and noted the potential for joint projects with TRON.

22.02.2026, 16:29

World

Macron commented on the US Supreme Court's cancellation of Trump's tariffs

At the opening of the International Agricultural Salon in Paris, Macron noted that the Supreme Court, having analyzed the Constitution, concluded that the action was unlawful. "It's great that in democratic countries there is a system of checks and balances," he added, as reported by Euronews. Furthermore, the French president emphasized that his country will closely monitor the consequences of the new 10% global tariff imposed by the U.S. and is ready to take retaliatory

22.02.2026, 16:28

Society

More than 2,000 police officers will ensure order at the concert in Bishkek on February 22.

According to information from the capital's internal affairs department, the festive event will take place today, February 22, at 5:00 PM in the central Ala-Too square, where popular artists of the Kyrgyz pop scene will perform. The police will operate in an enhanced mode, ensuring the safety of both concert participants and spectators, as well as organizing the movement of people and vehicles in the surrounding areas.

22.02.2026, 16:26

Economy

Import of nuts from China decreased by 30% in 2025

- In 2025, nut imports from China decreased by 30%. The data is provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's information, from January to December, Kyrgyzstan purchased 29 thousand tons of nuts from China for a total of 30 million dollars. This is 30% less than in the same period of 2024, when the import volume was 41.7 thousand tons worth 39.3 million dollars.

22.02.2026, 16:25

Incidents

Attack of a student on a teacher: the mayor visited Bolatkhan Karibzhanov in the hospital

Bolatkhan Karibzhanov, a pre-conscription training teacher from school No. 83, was visited in the hospital by Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva. This was reported by the press service of the municipality. During the visit, they inquired about the teacher's health, expressed their support, and wished him a speedy recovery. As a result of the discussions, it was decided to hold an extended meeting with the participation of parents, aimed at

22.02.2026, 16:24

Society

"Goodbye, Maslenitsa": A 6-meter doll will be burned in Kara-Balta

In Kara-Balta, a 6-meter tall Maslenitsa doll has been erected, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Today, February 22, a festive event called "Farewell, Maslenitsa" is taking place in the square of the Lenin House of Culture in Kara-Balta.

22.02.2026, 16:20

World

In Japan, a stampede occurred during the "Naked Festival," injuring six people

As a result of the incident, all the injured were hospitalized, and three of them are in critical condition and unconscious. The stampede occurred during mass competitions at the temple complex, where participants dressed in loincloths compete for wooden sticks called "shingi," which are believed to bring good luck. According to law enforcement, panic began when the lights suddenly went out in the main hall of the temple, and the sticks were thrown into the crowd.

22.02.2026, 16:12

Exclusive

Electricity Consumption in Kazakhstan Increased by 3.8% in 2025

According to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, electricity consumption in Kazakhstan is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025. “The total volume of electricity consumption in 2025 will reach 124.6 billion kWh, which is 3.83% more than in 2024, when it was 120 billion kWh,” the ministry's budget execution report states. Electricity production also increased by 4.4%, amounting to 123.1 billion kWh, compared to 117.9 billion kWh in 2024.

22.02.2026, 16:09

Society

Guide to Maternity Leave: Who and How It Is Assigned

The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has presented information on how maternity benefits are processed. Who is eligible for the benefit: employed women; individual entrepreneurs; members of peasant (farmer) households; women officially recognized as unemployed and entitled to unemployment benefits. To qualify for the benefit, a sick leave certificate issued by medical institutions is required.

22.02.2026, 16:02

Society

Bailiff Service: Demolition of buildings on Popova Street is carried out based on a court decision

The process of dismantling illegally erected structures at 26 Popova Street has been initiated based on a court decision that has come into effect. As reported by the bailiff service, the enforcement order for the demolition of the buildings and the restoration of the land plot has been accepted for execution in the Pervomaisky District. The debtor, K. Kızı Y., was sent a demand for voluntary compliance; however, he did not fulfill it.

22.02.2026, 16:00

World

Scientists reported the absence of sunspots for the first time in several years

Experts note in their statement: "The sun looks like a perfect disk without any features." According to the scientists, the last observation of a complete absence of sunspots was recorded on December 11, 2021. Typically, the disappearance of spots is associated with periods of low solar activity, known as solar minimum. Furthermore, the flare activity index has reached zero for the first time since 2024.

22.02.2026, 15:53

Society

Ministry of Labor: 27.7 Thousand Women Received Maternity Benefits

According to information provided by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of the beginning of 2026, 27,700 women received maternity benefits. The total funding for this program amounted to 634.4 million soms, and the average payment reached 22,900 soms. The agency also emphasized that the payments are made from the republican budget and are provided in full and on time to all women entitled to them.

22.02.2026, 15:37

World

Financial Times: Anti-government protests have resumed in Iran

According to the British publication Financial Times, new unrest has begun in Iran. Students from several universities, including the technological universities of Amir Kabir and Sharif, started protest actions on the first day of the new academic semester. On the campuses, they faced groups supporting the authorities and shouted slogans against the government and the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 21.

22.02.2026, 15:29

Economy

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased banana imports by 9%

According to information from the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its banana import volume by 9%. From January to December, the country imported 40,000 tons of this fruit worth $32 million, which is a significant increase compared to the previous year when 37,000 tons were imported for $27 million. The main countries supplying bananas to Kyrgyzstan include: January-December 2025 January-December 2024 Country - commodity group quantity in tons thousand dollars

22.02.2026, 15:27

Economy / Exclusive

Torobaev familiarized himself with the project for the construction of the production complex "Agrokush"

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited the Kemin district, where he got acquainted with the work of the branch of the company "Agrokush". According to the ministry, the project to create a production complex in Kemin is a large-scale investment initiative aimed at increasing the existing capacities of the company.

22.02.2026, 15:26

Economy

"Investment Gap." Global spending on AI will rise to $500 billion by 2026, - study

Global investments in data centers are expected to reach nearly $3 trillion by 2029, with capital expenditures from major technology companies amounting to only $1.4 trillion, according to research by the Roscongress Foundation. The second quarter of 2025 demonstrated that capital expenditures on artificial intelligence, including chips, data centers, and related infrastructure, contributed to an increase in U.S. GDP by more than 1 percentage point, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic

22.02.2026, 15:00

Society

In the Panfilov District, the parents of police officers were awarded badges.

In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, police officers celebrated Defender of the Fatherland Day. This was reported by the district internal affairs department. During the event, the parents of police officers were awarded badges of honor. As the department informed, the organization of the event was carried out by the leadership of the internal affairs department in collaboration with female police officers.

22.02.2026, 14:56

Politics

42 Units of Special Equipment Transferred to Talas Region

The transfer of equipment took place in the presence of the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, who handed it over to the authorized representative of the President in the Talas region, Ermat Jumayev. According to Amangeldiev, the new equipment will assist in the implementation of infrastructure projects, support for agriculture, and the resolution of local issues, as well as in preventing emergencies.

22.02.2026, 14:55

Sports

Athlete Enters Guinness World Records by Running Nearly 500 Kilometers

Sufiya Sufi, a renowned Indian runner, has entered the Guinness World Records by successfully completing one of the most challenging high-altitude courses in the world in less than 100 hours. This impressive achievement was recorded and published in 2023, as reported by TV BRICS. Photo by TV BRICS The athlete ran a distance of 470 to 480 kilometers in 98 hours and 27 minutes. She faced difficulties while crossing five Himalayan passes and climbing to an altitude exceeding 8.5 kilometers. “My

22.02.2026, 14:54